With less than 2 weeks of preparation, we’ve managed to pull-off a blockbuster booth at the recently concluded 9th Philippine ToyCon. This was the first time we had a booth at a convention this size.

I was overwhelmed with the crowd at GameOPS booth. They were all fascinated when they saw the “partial” evolution of video game consoles we had on display. On the first day, we had setup Jepoy’s old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros. so convention goers can play the game. On day 2, Glen provided the copy of Super Street Fighter 4 and Guitar Hero for our next-gen XBOX 360 demo.

I would like to thank Azrael for giving us this rare opportunity to finally introduce GameOPS to the local mass market, Jamie Ysrael of ASUS, Jerry Mercado and Aldous Castro of Digital Media Exchange (Mobius Games), and Albert Hernandez for all the help and support!

Also, congrats to all the GameOPS.net and igad Interactive crew for the successful GameOPS booth! Pepper, Euri, Mark, Jepoy, Glen, Rocky, Mike, Siopao, Karlo etc… CONGRATS! See you at ToyCon 2011 =)

Photos:

Day 1 Album

Day 2, Part 1 Album

Day 2, Part 2 Album

I attended BUM Equipment’s Bloggers Night last night with Euri, Rocky and Jepoy. Thanks to Jepoy‘s “excellent” sense of direction and driving skills, we arrived super late. Though we arrived late, very accommodating Ms. Judy Paner-Maret approached and inform us that they have launched a new BUM Equipment website together with their new goth inspired collections. Luckily, they had another shoot and we were able to see the collections.

Loot bags were also given to those who attended the event. Thanks BUM!

Press Release:

BUM, one of the country’s leading brands in apparel, once again takes to center stage its newest collection, sure to reflect the youth’s unpredictable flair for fashion. Presenting Bum’s Collar-Ups Collections. Inspired by the fun eccentricity of fashion and the many possibilities one ca create, Bum’s Collar-Ups Collection celebrates color and innovation. Now out on racks for back to school season, it speaks of a whole new fashion statement: wearing collared shirts with a twist.

The colored collars come with a special design or logo at the back where it is usually left blank. A mix of fashionable designs give the collection a character all its own. Plaids, houndstooth, and a wide selection of prints scream a distinct mark that Bum’s modern, Goth feel exudes.

Mixing function and fashion, Bum’s creation have always been inspired by the youth who personify curiosity and non-conformity in style  and in self-expression. Created for highly receptive and reactive individuals, Bum is supposed to be seen — and more importantly, heard by everyone else. Personal empowerment is sewn in every collection, hence, the “he wore/ she wore” character embedded in every piece of apparel.

This school season, Collar-Ups collection make a great conversation piece. So Bum around in style and be the campus fashion upper — Only with Bum’s Collar-Ups collections

BUM is available at all leading department stores nationwide.

Me and my GameOPS family are busy preparing for the 9th Philippine Toycon!

What: 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2010
in celebration of DC Comics 75th anniversary
When: June 19-20, 2010
Where: Megatrade Hall 2-3, SM Megamall, 5th level, Bldg. B.

For more information, please visit www.toyconph.com

See you there! =)

25 million Globe, Tattoo, and TM subscribers will be smiling on April 4th once they receive a message from 4438.

4 Reasons Why You Will Be Happy on April 4

1. It’s the first weekend of April! And it’s the weekend after payday! Oh yeah!

2. The carnivore in you will resurrect because the Lent is over!

3. Those who will successfully fool you on April Fools Day, mark this day as the Day of Vengeance.

4. If you’re one of the 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers, you will receive a message from 4438 and it will make you happy. Trust me.

4 Important, Groundbreaking Events in History that Fell on April 4

1. On April 4, 1968, Apollo 6 was launched. Zoom!

2. On April 4, 1983, Space Shuttle Challenger made its maiden voyage!

3. On April 4, 1969, the first temporary artificial heart was implanted by Dr. Denton Cooley. Doctors save lives, indeed!

4. On April 4, 2010, 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers will receive a happy message from 4438

3 More Cool Moments in History that Occurred on an April 4

1. On April 4, 1964, the Beatles held the top five positions of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Can’t Buy Me Love topped the chart, followed by Twist and Shout, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand and Please, Please Me.

2. On April 4, 1979, legendary Australian actor Heath Ledger was born. Rest in Peace.

3. On April 4, 2010, a text message from 4438 will make 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM users happy.

8 Occasions to Celebrate on April 4!

1. Easter Sunday. Lets go egg-hunting!

2. The Feast of Isidore of Seville!

3. International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance. Help spread the word. Help save lives.

4. Senegal’s Independence Day

5. Start of the National Week of the Ocean in the US. I think we should have the same here in the Philippines since we care about the ocean just as much.

6. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, its Childrens Day!

7. All Britney fans, celebrate! It’s, well, her sister Jamie Lynn Spears’ 19^th birthday.

8. The day 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers will be happier than ever because of 4438.

Congratulations to all the winners of 82nd Oscar Awards!

Best motion picture of the year : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), A Voltage Pictures Production, Nominees to be determined

Best foreign language film of the year : “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” (Sony Pictures Classics), A Haddock Films Production, Argentina

Best animated feature film of the year : “Up” (Walt Disney), Pete Docter

Achievement in directing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Kathryn Bigelow

Performance by an actor in a leading role : Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight)

Performance by an actress in a leading role : Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” (Warner Bros.)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role : Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role : Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate)

Adapted screenplay : “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (Lionsgate), Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher

Original screenplay : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Written by Mark Boal

Achievement in cinematography : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Mauro Fiore

Achievement in film editing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Bob Murawski and Chris Innis

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score) : “Up” (Walt Disney), Michael Giacchino

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song) : “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight), Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

Achievement in art direction : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg, Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair

Achievement in costume design : “The Young Victoria” (Apparition), Sandy Powell

Achievement in makeup : “Star Trek” (Paramount and Spyglass Entertainment), Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow

Achievement in sound editing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Paul N.J. Ottosson

Achievement in sound mixing : “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment), Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett

Achievement in visual effects : “Avatar” (20th Century Fox), Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones

Best animated short film : “Logorama” (Autour de Minuit), An Autour de Minuit Production, Nicolas Schmerkin

Best live action short film : “The New Tenants”, A Park Pictures and M & M Production, Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

Best documentary short subject : “Music by Prudence”, An iThemba Production, Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett

Experience the latest IT innovation while enjoying great offers and surprises as Samsung presents the I.T. Studio Mall Tour. Event will be held at the SM Cyberzone of SM City North EDSA from February 25 to March 3, 2010.

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Callalily will be having their Grand Fans Day on February 28, 2010, 5PM at the SM City North EDSA Entertainment Plaza.

As a gratitude for their supporters they call “Callalistas,” Callalily will hold their Grand Fans Day on Sunday, February 28, 5pm at SM North EDSA Entertainment Plaza. This event presented by Sony Music Entertainment will have Kean and his co-members Alden Acosta (guitars), Tatsi Jamnague (rhythm guitars), Aaron Ricafrente (bass) and Lemuel Balaro (drums) get up close and personal with the fans. Expect an afternoon of surprises as the band dishes out songs from their past albums and their current album. Just bring a copy of their album or buy their album at the venue to gain entry to the event.

Callalily Grand Fans Day is presented in cooperation with PLDT myDSL. Their self-titled third album is still out in CDs under Sony Music.

To download Callalily’s ringback tones, truetones, full track music from the album, just text SONY to 3456.

Attention health buffs! There will be another run this January 31st organized by Yes Pinoy Foundation and National Bookstore called  THE BOOK RUN 2010. As usual, it will be held at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

All proceeds will go to YesPinoy Foundation’s calamity fund to rehabilitate affected schools in the country.

Categories:
Men and Ladies’ Division – 3K, 5K, 10K

Fee:
Php450.00
Php400.00 (with donations of books for grade school and high school levels readers)

Inclusion of fee:
Race Bib, RFID tag, Route map and Singlet

Payment, Registration and Redemption:
Visit www.yespinoy.org for online registration

3rd Level, ROX, Bonifacio high Street
12nn-8pm daily (January 15-29, 2010)

Contact numbers:
217-6807 / 0917-5804747

The 15^th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be at Clark Freeport Zone Clarkfield, Pampanga, Angeles City this February 11-14, 2010. Mark, Glen, Jepoy and I are planning to check this out.

As of January 5, 2010, here’s the schedule:

February 11, Thursday

Hot Air Balloon   5:30-7:00AM

Paragliding Exhibition   7:00-7:30AM

Ultra-Light Aircraft Formation Flying   7:40-8:30AM

Ultra-Light Bomb Dropping Audience    8:30-9:30PM

Skydiving    9:30-10:00AM

Kite Flying Exhibition   10:00-11:00AM

AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition   11:00AM-1:30PM

Sky Diving Exhibition   1:30-2:00PM

Army Jeep Club Demonstration   2:00-2:45PM

RC Demonstration Flying   3:45-4:30PM

Rocketry Demonstration   4:30-5:00PM

Ultralight Formation Flying   5:00-5:20PM

Hot Air Balloon Fly-In   5:20-6:00PM

February 12, Friday

Hot Air Balloon Flight   5:30-7:00AM

Paragliding Exhibition   7:00-7:30AM

Ultralight Aircraft Flyby   7:40-8:30AM

Aerobatic Flight Display   8:30-9:30AM

RC Helicopter Show   9:30-9:50AM

AOPA Aircraft Flyby   9:50-10:30AM

AOPA Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition   10:30-11:30AM

Skydiving Exhibition   11:00-11:30AM

Ultralight Airplane Bomb Dropping   11:30AM-12:30PM

SIL Helio Courier Short Field Demo Flight   12:30-1:00PM

Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition   1:00-1:30PM

Fire Fighting Exhibition   1:30-2:30PM

AOPA Regional Summit   3:00- 5:00PM

Sky Diving exhibition   2:15-3:00PM

Aerobatic Show   3:00-3:15PM

Rocketry Demonstration   4:00-4:30PM

Paragliding Exhibition   4:30-5:15PM

Hot Air Balloon Flights   5:30-6:00PM

AOPA- Fellowship dinner dance    7:00 PM -onwards

February 13, Saturday

Hot Air Balloon Flight   5:30-7:00AM

Paragliding Exhibition   7:00-7:30AM

Ultralight Aircraft Flyby   7:40-8:30AM

Aerobatic Flight Display   8:30-9:00AM

SIL Helio Courier Short Field Demo Flight   9:00-9:30AM

Search And Rescue Flying Exhibition   9:30-10:00AM

AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club Fly-By   10:00-10:30AM

Sky Diving Exhibition   10:30-11:00AM

AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition   11:00AM-12:30PM

Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition   12:30-1:30PM

Ultralight Flying Display   1:30-2:30PM

Piper Turboprop fly by of Ed/ Citation Mustang fly-by   2:30-3:15PM

Skydiving Exhibition   3:15-3:45PM

Aerobatic display   3:45-4:30PM

Rocketry Demonstration   4:30-5:00PM

Ultralight Fly By   5:00-5:30PM

RC Airplane Flying Demonstration   5:30-5:45PM

Hot Air Balloon Flight   5:45-6:15PM

Hot Air Balloon Night Glow   6:45-7:30PM

Annual Aviators Ball and Awards Night   7:40 onwards

February 14, Sunday

Hot Air Balloon Flight   5:30-7:00AM

Paragliding Exhibition   7:00-7:30AM

Ultralight Aircraft Flyby   7:30-8:30AM

AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club Fly-By   8:30-9:30AM

RC Helicopter Show   9:30-10:00AM

Helicopter Flying Exhibition   10:00-10:30AM

Sky Diving Exhibition   10:30-11:00AM

AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition   11:00AM-12:30PM

Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition   12:30-1:30PM

Ultralight Flying Display   1:30-2:30PM

RC Airplane Flying Demonstration   2:30-3:00PM

Aerobatic Exhibition   3:00-4:00PM

Rocketry Demonstration   4:00-4:45PM

Search and Rescue Exhibition   4:45-5:30PM

Hot Air Balloon Night Glow   5:30-6:45PM

Crew and Awards Night Party   7:30PM

Taken from the Manila Bulletin Travel blog’s post.

Here is the schedule of Philippine holidays and long-weekends for 2010 based on RA 9492 and Proclamation 1841:

• January 1 (Fri) – New Year’s Day (five-day long weekend from December 30 to January 3)
• February 22 (Mon) – EDSA Revolution Anniversary
• April 1 (Thu) – Holy Thursday
• April 2 (Fri) – Good Friday (four-day long weekend from April 1 to 4)
• April 9 (Fri) – Araw ng Kagitingan (three-day long weekend from April 9 to 11)
• May 1 (Sat) – Labor Day
• June 14 (Mon) – Independence Day (three-day long weekend from June 12 to 14)
• August 23 (Mon) – Ninoy Aquino Day (three-day long weekend from August 21 to 23)
• August 30 (Mon) – National Heroes Day (three-day long weekend from August 28 to 30)
• September – Eid’l Fitr (to be announced, calculated September 10, possible three-day long weekend from September 10 to 12)
• November 1 (Mon) – All Saints Day (three-day long weekend from October 30 to November 1)
• November – Eid ‘l Adha (to be announced, calculated November 16)
• November 29 (Mon) – Bonifacio Day (three-day long weekend from November 27 to 29)
• December 24 (Fri) – Non-Working Holiday
• December 25 (Sat) – Christmas
• December 27 (Mon) – Rizal Day (four-day long weekend from December 24 to 27)
• December 31 (Fri) – Non-Working Holiday
• January 1 – (Sat) New Year’s Day (three-day long weekend from December 31 to January 2)